Increased maximum count rates in single-photon avalanche diodes with ultrafast active quenching

Michael A. Wayne; Paul G. Kwiat; Alessandro Restelli; Joshua C. Bienfang

Increased maximum count rates in single-photon avalanche diodes with ultrafast active quenching

Michael A. Wayne, Paul G. Kwiat, Alessandro Restelli, Joshua C. Bienfang

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Abstract

We demonstrate ultrafast active-quenching techniques in a silicon single-photon avalanche diode, and observe an order of magnitude reduction in afterpulsing, a factor of 1.8 reduction in diode recovery time, and increased maximum count rates.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2012
State	Published - 2012
Event	Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2012 - San Jose, CA, United States Duration: May 6 2012 → May 11 2012

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Name	Optics InfoBase Conference Papers
ISSN (Electronic)	2162-2701

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Other	Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2012
Country/Territory	United States
City	San Jose, CA
Period	5/6/12 → 5/11/12

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Instrumentation
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

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